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With a warmer than usual fall so far, we’ve been able to graze later in the year with few concerns. However, cold temperatures are not far off…
It is fall and the weather is starting to seem like it. Two of my favorite things about fall are pumpkins and apples, which can both be grown …
This year, it’s even more important to get a flu vaccine. Here are six reasons why, according to the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Hea…
There have been many stressors on alfalfa fields this year, from early weevils to drought and hail and now fall armyworms and cutworms. Can fa…
While truly cold weather may still be a few weeks away, how we manage fall pastures can impact plant health through the winter and ultimately …
With dry conditions across the state this summer, we may be low on forage reserves. Ammoniating low quality hay or crop residues may be a chea…
Grain sorghum stover compares favorably to corn regarding fall and winter stalk grazing, and livestock producers are encouraged to use corn an…
Armyworms have been a large challenge for farmers in the Central Plains these past couple of months, and worse than ever this fall the pests h…
The later fall is typically the time of year where we are removing our gardens and cleaning them up. However, it is a great time to plant garlic.
It's #FarmSafetyWeek. These kids learned how to handle stress at a spring Ag Safety Day in Nebraska.
“My mind wandered, and suddenly my rear wheel dropped off into a ravine.” One farmer shared his ATV safety story with kids for #FarmSafetyWeek.
With many pastures short, high hay prices, and stressed crops maturing more quickly, harvesting some corn a little early could provide corns s…
Besides limiting forage production, dry weather can create another problem for producers to deal with, nitrate toxicity. With drought stricken…
When there is rain, there is opportunity. Although welcome rains have finally reached most of Nebraska, it may have been too late to rescue so…
Are you a farmland owner or retiring farmer looking to transition ownership or rent your farmland in ways that reflect your values? The Land Stewardship Project is putting on a free winter series of virtual workshops designed for you.
Ahead of the Goat Expo, the fairgrounds in North Platte will host an artificial insemination clinic Sept. 18-19.
This time of year our gardens are really growing well, but in some cases so are the problems. I thought I would take some time to describe som…
Corn silage harvest may seem like a long way off, but preparation for a successful harvest begins now. Improper silage storage and fermentatio…
We are starting to see populations of immature grasshoppers across the state. Stay tuned as I discuss how to evaluate your alfalfa fields and …
As we move into the heart of the summer, hot temperatures are common. How these temperatures affect our pasture and forage plants depends on t…
As we move in to the “dog days of summer,” also known as the extreme heat period, keep in mind that forage plants also must adjust to these te…
Row crops often get priority attention when a hailstorm rolls through, but bad storms can do a number on perennial forages as well. When hail …
It can be a little tricky to put up good quality hay from summer annual grasses like sorghum-Sudan hybrids, pearl millet, and forage sorghums.…
What to do with severely damaged corn or soybeans after wind and hail? What are some good options?